Starting online therapy | Guides, tips and how to choose a therapist

Find answers to your therapy questions here

We’ve created these guides to help you understand how therapy works, what to expect, and how to choose the right therapist for your needs.

How to choose a therapist

Learn how to choose the right therapist for you — what to look for, what actually matters, and how to recognise when you’ve found someone who truly gets you.

How to check a therapists qualifications

Understand therapist qualifications, training routes, and professional memberships, and learn how we verify every therapist on emote Care for safety and quality.

FAQs — your therapy questions answered

From “How do I know if I need therapy?” to “How often should I go?” — find clear answers to the most common questions people ask before starting therapy.

Types of therapy and what's right for you

Explore different approaches like CBT, psychodynamic, integrative and person-centred to help you understand what might work best for you.

The benefits of online therapy

Discover how online therapy works, why it is an effective and flexible option, and the key benefits for your lifestyle, schedule, accessibility and budget.

Q+A with an emote Therapist Yasin

Real answers from a qualified emote Care therapist, from “What if I don’t know what to talk about?” to “How long does therapy take to work?”

Want to learn more before taking the next step? Head to our blog for more therapy guidance and stories.